Photos: Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival preview party

The Rittenhouse Hotel hosted a preview of the 2013 Spring Festival on Monday, May 13, with delectable cuisine and cocktails from local restaurants. They also honored Meryl Levitz, President and CEO of GPTMC, for her tireless work with promoting Philadelphia and its neighborhoods.

Proceeds benefit Rittenhouse Row, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The festival will be held on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine, on Walnut Street from Broad Street to 19th Street. The annual event that attracts more than 50,000 people showcases Philadelphia's finest fashions, cuisines and entertainment.